Ashly Rae

Ashly Rae is an actress, model and TV presenter.

Background

Ashly was born and raised in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. After landing her first commercial at the age of 8 she went on to study drama and dance throughout her teenage years. Ashly has modelled for many fashion brands including Christian Lacroix (FRANCE), One Teaspoon (AUS) [http://www.oneteaspoon.com.au] , Rock And Republic Jeans (USA) and Flora Kung (USA).Ashly’s modelling career really took off when her sensational 37-inch legs (insured for £1 million) won her a coveted slot as one of the models for the annual Rock and Republic show in LA. Since then the stunning Scottish model and actress had landed other top international assignments. She has been named as the new face of top global fashion label, Flora Kung, after being personally chosen by American-based Flora Kung herself to re-launch her range after a meeting with the designer in New York last year. As well as her modelling work, Ashly has seen her film career take off with roles in a number of Hollywood movies, including teen comedy Van Wilder II and horror flick Goldfield Murders. More recently she appeared as Kelly in the 2008 movie ‘The Portal’ starring alongside Michael Madsen and Stacy Keach.

News

Ashly is represented by ICM-Talent [http://www.imdb.com/company/co0052729/] in Hollywood, and Malcolm Browning of the London based agency International Artistes [http://pro.imdb.com/company/co0085423/] .

Has modelled for the Rock and Republic jeans range.

In 2006 she was picked by Flora Kung and business partner Harald Jonassen as the face of Flora Kung to promote the brand internationally - see [http://www.florakung.com]

She was chosen (January 2007) to portray Diana Menuhin, the wife of renowned violinist Sir Yehudi Menuhin, in a forthcoming film, Peggy, based on the life of Australian composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks. See full details at [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=18382909%26siteid=66633-name_page.html]

Has been filming in Los Angeles for her role as Nurse Kelly in the forthcoming film "The Portal" due for release in 2008. For further details see [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1051253/] .

Ashly has several new film roles and other projects under consideration.

Has recently completed a modelling assignment for Jovani

An article in the Daily Record (Scotland) on the 2nd of January 2008 has an interview with Ashly who talks about her business interests and her latest film deals. See [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/entertainment-news/2008/01/02/model-ashly-s-44-inch-leg-up-homes-ladder-86908-20271827/]

After an audition in April 2008 where 100 girls were competing for the same role in a short film, Ashly won the part and has recently been filming it.

Acting Experience

Feature films

*"" (2006) (as Irish Girl)
*"Ghosts of Goldfield" (2007) ( as Elizabeth)
*"The Portal" (2008), currently in production, (as Nurse Kelly)
*"Peggy" (2008), currently in development, (as Diana Menuhin)

hort films

*"Abnormal" (2008), (as Jen)

Television Experience

* "Bikini Beach" (2005), Presenter, Hollywood TV.
* "Roulette" (2005), Presenter, Telecoms TV.
* "Lucky Star" (2005), Presenter, Lucky Star TV.
* "Win a Porsche" (2005), Presenter, Friendly TV.
* "RI:SE" (2004), Guest, Channel 4.

Modelling Experience

*"Jovani " New York (2006-7), Still photographs for catalogue.
*"Flora Kung" New York (2006-7), International face of the brand.
*"Rock & Republic Jeans" (2006-7), Still photographs and catwalk at Los Angeles Fashion Week.
*"One Teaspoon" Australia (2006-7), Still photographs for print.

Other

* "Football 365" (2006), Interactive Video Presenter, 365 Media Group.
* "Miss Great Britain" (2006), Event Presenter, Miss GB Ltd.

Trivia

* Her 37 inch legs are insured for £1 million.
* Ashly is an accomplished poker player. She has played many times in Las Vegas and came 4th in her first tournament.

External links

* [http://www.ashlyrae.co.uk/Ashly-Rae.html Ashly's Website]
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* [http://www.florakung.com Flora Kung]